View Full Version : HONCAST WANTS YOU..... to be the next lead co-caster!
The_Thrill
05-27-2012, 07:54 PM
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Ever dreamed of working side by side with some of the most passionate gamers on a daily basis? Maybe you've been a long time HoN player who's ready to take it to the next level, or maybe you've been there and back again. Do you love Heroes of Newerth and are interested in making an impact in how we market our game to our current and upcoming audience? Maybe you've tuned in to Honcast and thought, "That could be me. I could definitely do that!" If so, then you're just the person we want to hear from! Take a look below and see if you've got what it takes to be the newest addition to the Honcast staff...
Job Title: Honcast Shoutcaster
Position: Full-Time (Salary)
Job Description: As a Honcast Shoutcaster the applicant is expected to provide analytical commentary of competitive Heroes of Newerth matches alongside Breakycpk, host upcoming programs and create exciting content for hundreds of thousands of Heroes of Newerth players. The applicant, if selected, will become a full-time staff member of Honcast.com and work under the S2 Games, LLC brand located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA where the Honcast studio is finalizing construction. The applicant will function as part of a unique marketing team at the S2 headquarters who work to further the outreach of Heroes of Newerth as a leader in the MOBA genre as well as a leading eSport title.
Job Requirements:
Understand high level play and/or theory-crafting
Speak English as a main language with the ability to clearly communicate in both live and prerecorded settings
Live in the United States or have the ability to obtain a visa to live in the United States (usually this means having a degree from a University)
Have a passport or the ability to obtain a passport
Be at least 18 years of age (21+ is preferred)
Able to relocate to Kalamazoo, MI within 30 days of accepting an offer
Able to function as part of a team
Self motivated
To Apply:
Please email a resume to hr@s2games.com including:
Full Name
In-Game Name
Age
Current Location
Level of Education
A sample of your work (can be an audio file but prefer a video link)
Why you think you're the best candidate for the job
After we compile a list of eligible candidates all applications will be reviewed by myself, Diva, LuLu and Breakycpk to determine the top entries, where we will take to the public and provide you, the community, the opportunity to weigh in on who YOU want to hear.
But hurry! The deadline for all applications is June 11th, 2012.
_kamiX_
05-27-2012, 07:56 PM
First
Nice to see hon cast team is expanding :)
KlifftheOne
05-27-2012, 08:02 PM
i live in Brazil do i have a chance?
Angel_Beats_
05-27-2012, 08:02 PM
sounds fun :D
HeyYou42
05-27-2012, 08:04 PM
Since it's the community who are going to be listening to the casts and watching the VODs, why don't you let the community partake in the decision of the new co-caster? I don't mean to say let the HoN community choose who you employ, but at least let us give our imput as a whole. My suggestion, get a top tier level clip (around 2 minutes) of an action packed teamfight. Require the applicants to draft a play by play solo cast (similar to what zyori or breaky would do in an actual cast) and then provide the community with all of the options, and let us privately or publicly vote!
Thanks if you like my idea :D
lMorTeX
05-27-2012, 08:07 PM
i live in Brazil do i have a chance?
I think it's little to no chance bro. I'm from Brazil too, but i think i couldn't handle it because i'm still trying to maximize my english abilities :D
but if u fell u can do something, u should contact the S2 support. It would be awesome to have a fella Br in the S2 staff, i hope u can do it !
Megabever
05-27-2012, 08:09 PM
Sounds cool, good luck to all the applicants! :-)
xDlolboizxD
05-27-2012, 08:15 PM
bargh!
They need this for the Australian competative scene.
King_Tiger
05-27-2012, 08:31 PM
what about zyori?
SweetJesus
05-27-2012, 08:38 PM
Why would have to relocate if its online casting? What is the salary?
I'd rather see someone who doesn't do play-by-play. Someone who actually notices (the huge moving icon) when an item is bought or is not preoccupied with placing their catch phrases in every second sentence and actually has something to say as to why things happened the way they did. Who actually cares about the play-by-play, it's nothing more than something to fill the silence during fights and ganks, get someone like that if you think it helps your viewer count or whatever, but for the love of god, get someone who stops the clueless babbling in between (HenryD).
_ARIGOLD_
05-27-2012, 08:53 PM
inb4 FJ trying hard to get the position
HeyYou42
05-27-2012, 08:53 PM
I agree too! The play by play was just my example.. You can't really do a mock cast that entails of talking about item builds unless you have them mock cast the entire thing. Which is still a viable option!
SlicerDigZ
05-27-2012, 09:00 PM
Fawk, I would apply but I stutter, im brack, I live in the Caribbean, I'm under 18, never gone university and can't relocate to Kalmazoo (didn't think this was a real city) but well played requirements, well played, here when I thought a 13.9 year old couldve gotten a salary for playing a game, well played.
SexyGurl
05-27-2012, 09:23 PM
Why would have to relocate if its online casting? What is the salary?
Because Honcast has a studio being made (or nearly completeled) in the S2 office and the caster will likely be working in conjunction with the S2 team. Based on what Phil and Breaky have done during their run with Honcast one can assume you will also be spending time representing S2 and HoN at conventions etc.
Wei2SMITHIE
05-27-2012, 09:32 PM
I'd like to see more Diva cast, he's no too bad tbh
as long as he doesn't fap over Bkid how ever.
Dafcee`
05-27-2012, 09:40 PM
Where does this leave Zyori? Is he not going to be the co-caster anymore or? Good luck to all the applicants btw.
SomaZ
05-27-2012, 09:53 PM
Too bad I'm still studying at uni, oh well, good luck to the applicants!
Derpstep
05-27-2012, 10:08 PM
I'd rather have someone who knows what the hell they're talking about when it comes to mechanics and has some decent competitive insight (players, team compositions, etc...). We don't need another person who can shout 10 words/sec during a huge teamfight.
Reldnahc
05-27-2012, 10:33 PM
No more Zyori?
DeaKo_
05-27-2012, 10:40 PM
I promise you I will put in my resume... in 1 month... Did I say 1 month? I really ment 10 months... Ok ignore my last guess, I will put it in soon.
haddon
05-27-2012, 11:02 PM
looking forward to new blood.
Syth`
05-28-2012, 12:58 AM
What about Zyori? And why is it required to be located in Kalamazoo?
I really like Zyori he has his own opinion, Every one else that casts with Breaky just agrees with everything he says which just turns into really boring casting
Zingerale
05-28-2012, 05:18 AM
I really like Zyori he has his own opinion, Every one else that casts with Breaky just agrees with everything he says which just turns into really boring casting
That's exactly what they're looking for.
Zingerale
05-28-2012, 05:23 AM
I'd rather see someone who doesn't do play-by-play. Someone who actually notices (the huge moving icon) when an item is bought or is not preoccupied with placing their catch phrases in every second sentence and actually has something to say as to why things happened the way they did. Who actually cares about the play-by-play, it's nothing more than something to fill the silence during fights and ganks, get someone like that if you think it helps your viewer count or whatever, but for the love of god, get someone who stops the clueless babbling in between (HenryD).
This.
iNsania
05-28-2012, 06:20 AM
swindlemelonzz anyone?
Diogenesizbk
05-28-2012, 06:33 AM
what kind of figures for salary are we looking at here if we're dropping current job and relocationg
Cilice
05-28-2012, 07:10 AM
Fawk, I would apply but I stutter, im brack, I live in the Caribbean, I'm under 18, never gone university and can't relocate to Kalmazoo (didn't think this was a real city) but well played requirements, well played, here when I thought a 13.9 year old couldve gotten a salary for playing a game, well played.
wat?
On topic now, that's a really nice opportunity for the people that are interested.
Nice one S2.
Aciied
05-28-2012, 07:46 AM
Go swindle!
Hsssh
05-28-2012, 08:00 AM
Someone who has an opinion on how heroes should be played, what items should be bought and what lineups should be picked. Like i don't care if he is wrong half of the time but at least that would spark some discussions and give flavor to the cast instead of usual "this player is soo good, he obviously knows what he is doing, herp derp he is one of better X players herp derp, oh damn they lost badly, oh maybe buying 45min shieldbreaker against armor stacking team was questionable but he is good player so herp derp, good player".
I understand that you don't want to flame players and act all "professional" but sometimes you have to call actions for what they are- stupid.
Hsssh
05-28-2012, 08:02 AM
swindlemelonzz anyone?
Would be hilarious.
AMXzaku_
05-28-2012, 08:41 AM
I hope the old man daggius signs up for this and the biggest name in the game kingraven, they're both top-tier players with more knowledge than all HoN players and daggius obviously have 45 years of life experience, he knows more than everyone.
raeque
05-28-2012, 10:34 AM
I hope the old man daggius signs up for this and the biggest name in the game kingraven, they're both top-tier players with more knowledge than all HoN players and daggius obviously have 45 years of life experience, he knows more than everyone.
old man daggius would be fun with his laughs
InnerSpike
05-28-2012, 07:06 PM
This is going to be interesting to see how S2 screws this up (waiting for post to be deleted b/c we all know its true)
DJPwn3
05-28-2012, 07:28 PM
Looking forward to applying, best of luck to everyone else who will be applying.
Smull
05-28-2012, 08:01 PM
Go swindle!
this!
gymnastpro
05-28-2012, 10:32 PM
my older brother should do this, could be a good opportunity for him. Hope he fills out the form
SQ_Walrus
05-29-2012, 02:23 AM
The top 10's are the best thing about honcast.
Why hasn't it been updated?
Mechacontext
05-29-2012, 02:52 AM
I second Swindle, great co-caster IMO; he clearly has a superior understanding of the game and tells the viewers why something is happening and what they could have done differently etc etc. I guess this means Zyori is leaving...thank god for that; a truly awful co-caster who literally just repeats what Breaky says and when he does give input it seems like he's wrong more often than not.
Describe salary in more detail.
Muxas
05-29-2012, 06:04 AM
Yay no more Zyori ! me like , i would love to see phil back tho <3
Deansy
05-29-2012, 03:42 PM
I second Swindle, great co-caster IMO; he clearly has a superior understanding of the game and tells the viewers why something is happening and what they could have done differently etc etc. I guess this means Zyori is leaving...thank god for that; a truly awful co-caster who literally just repeats what Breaky says and when he does give input it seems like he's wrong more often than not.
I +1 this.
RAAWRR
05-29-2012, 03:54 PM
Swindle would do an awesome job, definitly.
krookinator
05-29-2012, 04:13 PM
Wow, this sure has been a big dream, and seems to continue to be.... 18 yo, but from sweden. Sure hope another opportunity will come by in another two years when im done with school lol!
FourCourtJester
05-29-2012, 04:18 PM
Analytical. Best of luck on that search.
Nuraun
05-29-2012, 04:20 PM
Analytical. Best of luck on that search.
My god, do you still have that sig?
It's a full-time salery, but probably in the low end of the range, considering it being uneducated and stuff.
EDIT: As I say that I realize what I'm sporting :S
Megabever
05-29-2012, 04:21 PM
Looking forward to applying, best of luck to everyone else who will be applying.
I've heard your casts are pretty good, but haven't been able to watch anything myself yet. Could you link your channel or something, so I can have a look?
BellsCall
05-29-2012, 04:22 PM
What exactly sort of work do you want the 'sample' to be? Commentary on a game?
im from romania but right now im working in germany whats the salary guys after all u ask for relocate ffs
Trusefar
05-29-2012, 04:28 PM
Still remeber the king and daggius casting games years ago, cant get better 10/10
Daniil`
05-29-2012, 04:42 PM
Bull! We, Europeans, deserve a chance too!
L0rdEnglish
05-29-2012, 04:51 PM
Quick swindle, nows your chance
RAAWRR
05-29-2012, 04:59 PM
i think there should be vods on the Clan milk twitch/ youtube channel or?
tkothethrill
05-29-2012, 05:08 PM
swindles dream job, less do it up
Grandmont
05-29-2012, 05:20 PM
aw man, i'd love to do this but im a bit too partial to the true north strong and free
RAAWRR
05-29-2012, 05:22 PM
Bull! We, Europeans, deserve a chance too!
I iz European and amercian, problem? :D
Feuertraene
05-29-2012, 05:28 PM
Daniil, I think logistics really outweigh fair chances here ^.^
And besides, you DO have a chance - if you are willing to move to the USA.
Good luck to all applicants - though I think there is no exceeding Breaky in any way, so just clone him maybe :)
BlackCloud
05-29-2012, 06:07 PM
This is relevant to my interests. I cannot wait to place my submission. Thanks for this opportunity S2. Good luck to everyone.
Mozzie
05-29-2012, 06:07 PM
Really think that u should get that job for someone that is from the competitive scene honestly. Like swindo. have't he talked about quit playing and only cast?. i mean swidol was surprising to me when he first casted with breaky. I can honestly say that he was/is as good as breaky is, well maby not that good but still the 2best caster i have ever watched. and it is not the one that always agrees with breaky, he all so brings up points that breaky or many others didn't think of. and he worked great with breaky if u woud have had a casting dream team, it woud definitive be breaky and swidol ez. im and watching honcast srlsy every day and i dont want a guy that can't awnser questions or just sits there all quiet. I woud just want a guy that can come with some competitive inside,
well it doesn't matter what i think, U guy aren't even gonna read this so good luck hope u find what u are looking for.
Daniil`
05-29-2012, 06:14 PM
I iz European and amercian, problem? :D
Curse you... ಠ_ಠ
Daniil, I think logistics really outweigh fair chances here ^.^
And besides, you DO have a chance - if you are willing to move to the USA.
Well, I still got one year of high-school.
...Also I despise the USA. The government, not the people.
...so yeah...
My bets are on a vain hope that one day they'll decide to extend their reach into Europe. As in build an office in the EU.
DJPwn3
05-29-2012, 06:42 PM
I've heard your casts are pretty good, but haven't been able to watch anything myself yet. Could you link your channel or something, so I can have a look?
I've done all of my casts on the twitch.tv/clanmilktv account - gonna be working on putting some vids on youtube as well. Glad that you've heard good things about me thus far ^_^
Edit: Just realized most of the VoDs haven't been archived by Twitch, jeez I'm bad.
tbarr1991
05-29-2012, 10:12 PM
What about Zyori? And why is it required to be located in Kalamazoo?
Because thats where the office is?
VIVABRAZILOS
05-30-2012, 01:11 AM
Can i apply if im 17?
HkH_HkH
05-30-2012, 06:15 AM
how much is the salary?!? :D
Kipachu
05-30-2012, 05:44 PM
Swindle is the obvious choice here, I also think he's got this in the bag if he really wants to.
Last stand at Dreamhack and then straight to casting Swindle, the HoNfans needs someone as great as you!
The_Karcher
05-30-2012, 06:58 PM
Going to get my stuff together. Good luck all other applicants!
Mooooo
05-31-2012, 06:09 AM
I hope that Zyori will still be able to be the cast from time to time. I really like his casting style, he goes in depth with many things. He also doesn't mumble nor does he talk nonsense, so he's really good. But what I do hope is that if Zyori will be replaced, I hope the next co-caster will be just as good or even better.
BreakyCPK
05-31-2012, 10:42 AM
Just a friendly reminder to all the applicants, please be sure to attach examples of your work, preferably something from very recent. I personally am really excited for this and can't wait to see how it turns out!
Hippie
06-01-2012, 05:44 PM
Best of luck to all applicants!
LukDeRiff
06-02-2012, 07:18 PM
I agree that Swindle would be a great choice in terms of sheer knowledge and expericence but if you are looking for someone that is truly dedicated to casting and has proven that he is able to cast a lot of games in a short period of time then I would consider Karcher. Consistency has brought honcast to the point where it is now (kudoos to breaky and the others) so you should be looking for someone that can provide that level of consistency.
Syllab
06-04-2012, 03:44 PM
Just here to express my support for karcher!
Trash`Can
06-04-2012, 04:34 PM
I hope the old man daggius signs up for this and the biggest name in the game kingraven, they're both top-tier players with more knowledge than all HoN players and daggius obviously have 45 years of life experience, he knows more than everyone.
KingRaven top tier player? Lol now i've heard it all. For real..
BaneElement
06-09-2012, 01:41 PM
yup we need swindle
kustodian
06-10-2012, 07:57 PM
As LukDeRiff said, even though there are some pro players which are awesome casters and have a great knowledge of the game, it is not certain how much time will they be able to give out to casting, instead of playing. Breaky showed that being consistent and professional always pays off and that exactly what Karcher is doing from day one of stepping into the HoN scene, and I don't see him doing it differently.
Buddhist
06-10-2012, 08:03 PM
showing my support for Bradzilla!
Frosty_Skull
06-11-2012, 12:03 AM
Bradzilla for co-caster!!!
Yonder
06-11-2012, 01:54 AM
Sending in my application now. GL to all participants, this was a fun contest to partake in!
Devilsnight
06-11-2012, 02:10 AM
KingRaven top tier player? Lol now i've heard it all. For real..
Yeah, and here i thought the whole kingraven's 15min of fame came and went. Even Moon who replaced him has had his 15min of fame.
Some people are just outdated; expect him to make arrows to the knee jokes next time around.
Other than that, good luck to the next big guy in honcast.
RAAWRR
06-11-2012, 07:27 PM
When will the favourites be made public?
Zyori
06-12-2012, 03:20 PM
good luck to all! Rather excited to see the top applicants :)
RoLanD
06-14-2012, 12:47 PM
Really excited about this, the effort S2 and of course Honcast has started to put in the competitive scene is just amazing.
I know that many competitive players are really excited about the new Honcast changes, and the new quality. This will bring the competitive scene to a much better and active place.
Big props to S2 and of course Breaky, xanderK and Phil for doing this!
Mummpitz
06-14-2012, 02:13 PM
swindles insight whould be a very good addition